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THE LIFE OF CHRIST
From the Gospel of John

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MAGNIFYING HIS MAJESTY
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Year 7 The Gospel Of John

1	Introduction to John	• To reveal the unique characteristics of the Gospel • To compare John with other Gospels
2	John’s purpose for his Gospel	• To analyze the objectives of the author • To explain the importance of the Passover feast
3	Geography and political situation of 1st century Israel	• To paint a picture of the world in which Christ ministered
4	Meaning and implications of the preexistence of Christ (1:1–13)	• To highlight the importance of theology to our faith • To reveal Christ as God
5	Meaning and importance of Christ’s incarnation (1:14–18)	• To highlight the importance of theology to our faith • To highlight God’s grace
6	Ministry of John the Baptist(1:15–51)	• To show the response of the Jewish religious leaders • To show John’s humility
7	Selection of Christ’s disciples(1:35–51)	• To see Christ’s love for souls • To understand how different people respond to the gospel
8	Changing the water to wine(2:1–11)	• To show how Christ’s first miracle reveals who He is • To show how God uses people to accomplish His purposes
9	Cleansing of the Temple (2:12–25)	• To understand the dangers of empty religion • To reveal Christ’s authority
10	Meeting with Nicodemus (3:1–21)	• To explain the meaning of the new birth
11	Confronting the woman at the well (4:1–42)	• To show Christ’s plan to meet the woman • To reveal Christ’s compassion for those who were not Jews • To reveal Christ’s deity
12	Ministering in Samaria and Cana (4:31–54)	• To show the blessings of faith in Christ • To establish spiritual priorities
13	Healing at the Pool of Bethesda (5:1–18)	• To show Christ’s authority as Lord of the Sabbath • To reveal Christ’s grace and mercy
14	Proving Christ’s deity (5:17–47)	• To explain the witnesses to and proofs of Christ’s deity • To show that faith saves, not knowledge
15	Miracles in Galilee (6:1–21)	• To show men’s motives • To show Christ’s omnipotence and sovereignty
16	Christ as the Bread of Life(6:22–32)	• To show that eternal life is a gift from God • To show that good works cannot save • To show that Christ is sufficient to meet our needs
17	Christ as the Bread of Life(6:32–71)	• To show that Christ knows men’s hearts and motives • To reveal the motives that cause people to reject Christ
18	Christ at the Feast of Tabernacles (7:1–31)	• To prove that Christ claimed to be the Messiah • To reveal the plans behind Christ’s purposes
19	Contrasting responses to Christ (7:32–53)	• To explain how Christ intended to divide people
20	Pharisees test Jesus (7:53–8:59)	• To prove that Christ claimed to be God • To reveal the ignorance of those who are blinded spiritually
21	Christ restores sight to a man born blind (9:1–41)	• To illustrate Christ’s compassion • To demonstrate God’s providence • To show God’s desire to glorify Himself
22	Christ as the Good Shepherd(9:39–10:21)	• To explain the spiritual truth behind the shepherd metaphor • To show how other religions are false doors
23	Christ’s message at the Feast of Dedication (10:22–39)	• To reveal Christ’s credentials • To examine false doctrine about Christ
24	Christ ministers in Perea and Bethany (10:40–11:46)	• To show how God is the source of all spiritual fruit • To demonstrate that God has purposes we do not always understand
25	The triumphal entry(11:45–12:1, 9–19)	• To show how Christ’s triumphal entry points to his kingship • To show the fickleness of mankind
26	Christ’s meeting with the Greeks (12:20–50)	• To explain the reason Christ had to die • To show people’s faithless responses to Christ
27	Conflicts with the Pharisees(12:2–8; passages in the synoptics)	• To demonstrate Christ’s wisdom in confounding the Pharisees • To contrast Mary’s loving worship with Judas’ selfish hypocrisy
28	The last supper (13:1–38)	• To reveal Christ’s humility • To show the disciples’ ignorance and instability
29	Christ’s last words and promises (14:1–31)	• To show what great things God can accomplish through us • To explain the ministry of the Holy Spirit • To contrast the world’s peace with that which Christ offers
30	The lesson of the vine and the branches (15:1–27)	• To prepare students to face persecution • To show that a fruitful life is possible only by a relationship with Christ
31	Christ’s intercessory prayer(17:1–26)	• To emphasize Christ’s desire to glorify His Father • To reveal Christ’s love for His disciples
32	Betrayal, arrest, and trial of Christ (18:1–40)	• To show how Christ was really in control even during His arrest • To show Christ’s concern for His disciples
33	Crucifixion of Christ(18:28–19:37)	• To show the brutality of the soldiers and Pilate’s cowardice • To remind us of what Christ endured for us
34	Resurrection and first post-resurrection appearance of Christ (19:38–20:31)	• To demonstrate the public stand of some secret disciples • To explain the significance of the resurrection
35	Post-resurrection fishing trip(21:1–25)	• To show how Christ restored Peter after his denials • To explain how God uses different believers’ lives in different ways to accomplish His purposes

Year 8              Character

1	Christ’s ideal of character	• Reviewing the Beatitudes • Searching Scripture to see how Christ evidenced the Beatitudes in His life • Applying these qualities in real-life situations	• Recognizing that my inner attitude determines how God will bless my life
2	Blessed are the poor in spirit	• Studying how Paul showed this quality • Outlining ideas from lectures	• Learning how to make this quality a part of my own attitude
3	Blessed are they that mourn	• Discussing three aspects of mourning • Defining ideas using lecture notes	• Analyzing my life to see how much Imourn over sin
4	Blessed are the meek	• Drawing conclusions based on Scripture • Using Scripture to make practical applications	• Learning to let the Holy Spirit develop meekness in my life
5	Blessed are the hungry and thirsty	• Studying statements by King David • Drawing conclusions	• Discerning between “being” and “knowing”
6	Blessed are the merciful	• Discerning key ideas • Applying this quality to real life	• Understanding what forgiveness is and why it is important to forgive others
7	Blessed are the pure in heart	• Discerning results of behavior • Discerning the differences between inward and outward purity	• Focusing on inner development rather than outward conformity
8	Blessed are the peacemakers	• Reading Scripture for specific details • Drawing conclusions • Defining cause and effect	• Developing peace with God and with others as a pattern of life
9	Blessed are those who are persecuted	• Discerning right and wrong reasons and purposes for persecution • Studying Bible characters who were persecuted	• Considering our willingness to stand for Christ under all circumstances
10	Learning how to use money	• God entrusts us with money, and He expects us to spend it wisely. • What we do with our money tells us something about our values.	• Writing biblical principles • Applying principles to life situations • Learning cooperatively	• Developing a grateful attitude • Accepting financial responsibility
11	Having right thoughts	• God is pure and unselfish in His thought life. His thoughts are beyond our understanding. • God wants us to guard what we put into our minds. • God has specific principles for what we should think about. • We can control what we put into our minds.	• Applying biblical principles to life situations • Discerning thought processes	• Understanding the importance of right thoughts
12	Making right decisions	• The key decision of life is whether or not we have decided to follow God completely. • We must take decisive steps to stay away from evil. • We must take decisive steps to stand for right. • Learning to make right decisions is a sign of maturity.	• Analyzing the biography of Martin Luther • Writing research reports	• Deciding to stand for or against something
13	Keeping our promises	• Jesus made promises to us that He will never break. • When we make a vow before the Lord, we must not break our word. • We need to learn to seek wise counsel when we must make an important decision. • My personal convictions need to be based on God’s Word.	• Analyzing Scripture • Discerning wise counsel	• Understanding the importance of keeping a vow • Understanding the need for wise counsel
14	Controlling the tongue	• We cannot tame our tongues without the control of the Holy Spirit. • The tongue can be used both for good and evil. • We need to learn how to talk to others as well as learn to become a good listener.	• Making comparisons • Analyzing Scripture for specific truths • Making notes for a discussion	• Developing self-control over what we say
15	What we say affects others	• The things we say can affect others for good or bad. • We do not always have to say what we think.	• Finding descriptive words and key ideas from Scripture • Writing a composition	• Analyzing our unspoken attitudes
16	Having good success	• Success for the Christian begins on the inside rather than relying on external pleasures. • God gives specific guidelines on how to prosper as a Christian. • Contentment and joy are given by the Holy Spirit and bring us true satisfaction.	• Analyzing the life of William Tyndale • Making evaluations and discussing opinions	• Learning ideas and attitudes necessary for success
17	Desiring good success	• To prosper and have success, we need to have faith that God will fulfill what He has promised to do for us. • We need to learn principles of success from the examples of others. • We need to find a balance between pressing forward to accomplish our goals and being content in all things.	• Comparing two sets of Scriptures • Analyzing Scripture for specific truths • Analyzing why various Bible characters were or wer not successful • Writing a definition	• Understanding the balance between hard work and being content • Learning from biblical characters
18	• The steps by which we got our Bible were inspiration, organization, collection, and preservation. • Inspiration means that God directed the writing of Scripture so that, without destroying the personalities of the human authors, the end result was the errorless, trustworthy, authoritative Word of God. • The Bible itself claims to be divinely inspired and authoritative. • God gave us the Bible to set the record straight and to plainly reveal Himself and His will to man.	• What is inspiration? • Who wrote the Bible? • Human authorship/Divine authorship	• Understanding that the Bible’s divine inspiration means that it possesses divine authority • Recognizing that the Bible tells us who God is and how we should live our lives
19	• We need to be prepared to offer reasonable proofs for the major tenets of the Christian faith. • We believe that the Bible is God’s inspired Word because of the testimony of Jesus Christ and the Scripture’s self-testimony, unique unity, amazing accuracy, precious preservation, fulfilled prophecies, and powerful effects.	• Fulfilled prophecy • Archaeological confirmation • Life transformation • Project to promote creative thought	• Proving the uniqueness of the Bible • Asking how we respond to the message of this unique Book • Exploring why the inspiration of the Bible is important
20	• The Bible is one book in the sense that it really has only one Author (the Lord). • The Bible is a collection of many books in the sense that it was written in many ways by many different men over different time periods. • The two main divisions of the Bible are the Old Testament and the New Testament. • Both testaments are important. Just because one is called the “Old Testament” does not mean that it is no longer of any importance to us.	• The plan of the Bible • The Bible’s central figure • The Bible’s central message	• Allowing the Bible’s unity and diversity to remind us that we need all of God’s Word to hear God’s complete message
21	• Certain books, such as those in the Apocrypha, were not recognized as being inspired by God. • Those books that were inspired by God and were recognized as the standard or rule by which we should govern our lives were called the “canon.” • God warns us against adding to or subtracting from His Word.	• Three ways we can prove we believe the Bible—by delighting in it, by devouring it, and by declaring it	• Demonstrating which books should be considered “inspired” and which should not • Discovering how we add to or take from God’s Word in our lives
22	• We do not have the original manuscripts of the Bible today. • However, we can trust the copies of the original manuscripts because of (a) all the painstaking efforts of the scribes to insure accuracy, (b) the tremendous agreement that exists among the copies we have and (c) the fact that the New Testament testifies to the reliability of the copies of the Old Testament manuscripts that were in existence in Christ’s day. • Our Bibles are not missing any divinely inspired books.	• God’s Word is our final authority for the creation of the universe, man’s problems, and Christian conduct	• Giving solid reasons why we can trust the Bible • Showing the unique divine preservation of Scripture as evidence of its authority
23	• The Word of God is like (a) a mirror that examines, guides, and transforms us, (b) a lamp that shines in the darkness, (c) water that cleanses and sustains us, and (d) a sword that is alive, powerful, and sharp.	• Further study about how the Bible is like a mirror, a lamp, water, and a sword	• Studying different symbols of the Bible that teach us various positive things the Bible does for us
24	• The Word of God is like (a) a hammer that trims away the rough spots and breaks down idols, (b) gold that is of the greatest value, (c) fire that purifies, comforts, and destroys, and (d) seed that is sown and produces new life.	• Further study about how the Bible is like a hammer, gold, fire, and seed	• Studying different symbols of the Bible that teach us various positive things the Bible does for us
25	• We should do four things with the Word of God: (a) read it to receive a blessing and grow, (b) study it to discern truth from error, (c) keep it out of love for the Lord, and (d) hold it forth by proclaiming it to others.	• Secrets to Bible study—have a plan and have a question • How to study words, chapters, and books	• Realizing that the Bible is true, inspired, and authoritative and, therefore, we should treat it a certain way and do certain things with it
26	• Prayer is an act of worship by which the believer talks to the Father, in the name of the Son, and in the power of the Holy Spirit. • Our prayers should contain elements of adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication.	• What is prayer? • What is involved in prayer? • Who can pray? • What is the point of prayer?	• Patterning prayers that follow biblical teaching about form and content • Focusing our prayers on God by adoring Him, confessing sins to Him, thanking Him.
27	• 2 Ways To Live Overview all 6 pieces God The Creator	• What is the Big Picture of the Bible?	• Understanding the reason for the cross • Understanding personal conversion
28	2 Ways To Live Man the Sinner	Understand the use of the 10 commandments as a revealer of personal sinfulness	personal applications of the 10 commandments revealing heart issues.
29	2  Ways To Live The Problem of a Holy God and Willing sinners	Discussing the Holiness of God in the Old Testament stories of the Burning Bush, the Tabernacle, the Glory of God departing the temple.
30	2  Ways To Live Christ the Saviour	John 3:16. Understanding substitutionary atonement
31	2 Ways To Live How Christ Saves	1 Peter 1:3, John 3
32	2 Ways To Live Choosing Salvation	John 3:36
33	2 ways to live	Luke 9:10 Summation

Year 9             The Character of God

1	Holiness and the doctrine of God, and God’s purpose in creation	• • Drawing conclusions based on Scripture • Reading charts	• Allowing Christ to work in us to make us holy
2	Putting our focus on God	• Finding key ideas from charts • Understanding how to focus on goals • Reading Psalms and recording ideas about God	• Learning to love God by focusing on Him in the Word
3	Knowing God is developing a personal relationship with Him	• • Focusing on various verses to learn ways in which we come to know God	• Developing a strong relationship with the Lord through the Word and prayer
4	How to use the Word of God to know God better	• Defining various aspects of meditation • Recognizing types of promises given for meditation and study	• Meditating to grow in your knowledge of God
5	Learning about God through events and circumstances of life	• • Researching ways to know God’s will and the benefits of doing God’s will	• Learning how to be in God’s will and to continue in your commitments to God
6	Understanding priorities enables us to know God better	• • Reading passages to record characteristics of God • Recording lessons learned through meditation	• Developing a life message • Prioritizing my life to conform to God’s will
7	Overview and review of knowing God	• Completing chart based on lecture • Reviewing concepts learned	• Exhibiting characteristics of the man who knows God: separated, studious, steadfast, and successful
8	The nature of God as a Spirit and a Person	• Focusing on words that describe God’s nature • Comparing natural and spiritual characteristics •	• Allowing my spirit to have fellowship in God’s Spirit
9	The nature of God in His unity as one	• Comparing OT and NT truths regarding the nature of God as one God	• Making a total commitment of our lives to God
10	The nature of God as Trinity	• Comparing how the OT and NT present the doctrine of the Trinity • Using verses to explain concepts •	• Showing God reverence and obedience • Discerning the ways of man as different from the ways of God
11	God’s attributes: His omniscience	• Taking notes comparing natural and moral attributes of God • Searching Scripture to discover how God shows His omniscience	• Accepting God’s omniscience as a comfort and guide for our lives
12	God’s attributes: His omnipresence	• Applying Scripture to practical life situations • Taking notes • Searching Scripture to see how the omnipresence of God applies to our lives	• Accepting God’s omnipresence as protection, fellowship, and comfort
13	God’s attributes: His omnipotence	• Applying Scripture to practical life situations • Completing an outline to show manifestations of God’s omnipotence	• Learning to give God control of my life and to trust Him in all circumstances
14	Gods attributes: His eternality	• • Comparing the things of life that do and do not count for eternity • Using Scripture to draw conclusions	• Evaluating our values in life
15	God’s attributes: His immutability	• Completing charts to show ways in which God does not change • Verifying ideas through Scripture	• Learning to trust God because we know He will not change what He says
16	God’s attributes: His holiness	• Developing a twofold definition of holiness • Applying the definitions to God • Seeing holiness as the basis for a separated lifestyle	• Realizing the need to purify our lives • Separating ourselves unto God
17	God’s attributes: His justice and righteousness	• • Using Scripture to understand God’s standard of justice	• Realizing the seriousness of the Day of Judgment and our need for mercy
18	God’s attributes: His mercy and grace	• Learning to analyze and examine Scripture in detail • • Defining various aspects of mercy	• Learning to forgive others • Learning to ask for forgiveness
19	God’s attributes: His love	• • Examining details of Scripture • Seeing the effects of God’s attributes	• Understanding how to respond to God’s love
20	Knowing God: a review	• Listing key ideas • Completing review charts	• Establishing a deeper commitment to God
21	The preciousness of Christ	• Examining Scripture in detail • Completing charts to analyze various aspects of who Christ is • Reviewing key doctrines	• Knowing God through His Son
22	The history of Christ: His pre‑existence	• Seeing the deity of Christ in the OT and the NT • Completing charts to understand Christ’s history, His offices, and His person	• Growing in my faith in the deity of Christ
23	The history of Christ: His incarnation	• • Examining OT prophecies and their fulfillment in Christ • Understanding the Greek and Roman culture and times	• Understanding God’s purposes • Observing how Jesus reveals the truth and grace of God to us
24	The history of Christ: His impeccability and atonement	• • Finding verses to prove the character and consequences of Christ’s atonement	• Becoming reconciled to God
25	The history of Christ: His resurrection	• Finding evidence to verify the resurrection • Refuting theories that oppose biblical truth • Finding specific details in Scripture	• Comprehending the reality of having faith in a living Savior
26	The history of Christ: His ascension and exaltation	• Comparing Christ’s mission on earth with His mission in heaven •	• Understanding how Christ’s exaltation helps my faith in God for the future and my confidence in prayer
27	Christ’s offices: Prophet, Priest, and King	• Defining the characteristics of each of the offices of Christ • Completing the chart of Christ’s offices and their significance for Christians	• Learning what it means to reign with Christ
28	The person of Christ: His deity	• • Finding evidence to prove Christ’s deity • Refuting worldly attitudes toward Christ • Finding key ideas in Scripture	• Worshiping Jesus as God
29	The person of Christ: His humanity	• Reviewing the ancestral lineage of Jesus • Researching Scripture to see evidences of Jesus’ humanity • Defining worldly doctrines	• Trusting Jesus to understand all our problems and needs
30	The person of Christ: His names	• Using Scripture to define the names of Jesus • Completing charts	• Delighting in the things of God
31	The Holy Spirit: who He is	• • Finding Scriptures to define the person of the Holy Spirit • Comparing the attributes of the Godhead with those of the Holy Spirit	• Developing a peace and contentment in the work of God
32	The Holy Spirit: His work in creation	• Researching Scripture to compare the work of the Holy Spirit in the OT and the NT • Learning how the Holy Spirit authored the Word of God • Completing a chart on the aspects of the Holy Spirit’s work in creation	• Allowing the Holy Spirit to make changes in my life and attitude
33	The Holy Spirit: His work in salvation	• Reading passages in detail to take notes	• Recognizing that the Holy Spirit convicts of sin and has divine authority in my life
34	The Holy Spirit: His ministry to the saved	• Reading Scripture to list key ideas • Determining cause and effect of being filled with the Spirit	• Understanding that the Holy Spirit gives gifts to each believer and fills or controls us to achieve His will in us
35	The First Claim Principle	• Taking notes from the lecture and from Scripture	• Allowing God to have first claim on every aspect of our lives

Year 10         Wisdom from Proverbs

	Theme: Wisdom from Proverbs and Galatians 5	Developmental Activities	Life Application
1	Defined and Categorized	• Seeing an overview of the categories that are discussed in Proverbs • Taking notes to learn the goals and objectives of the Proverbs themselves	• Understanding the need to be attentive to and to heed God’s principles
2	The fear of the Lord	• Listing the benefits of studying Proverbs from Scripture • Learning about humanism and organizations that promote it • Completing charts from Scripture and from the lecture	• Discerning differences between wise and foolish thinking
3	God’s wisdom vs. man’s wisdom	• Searching Scripture to understand humanistic patterns of thought •	• Understanding the basic foundation of humanistic thought and attitudes
4	A Person	• Searching Scripture to find the relationship between wisdom and God • Taking notes to understand philosophies of the world	• Recognizing how true wisdom is acquired
5	How it acts	• Matching verses with key ideas • Comparing how the wise and the unwise act • Writing a composition	• Learning how to act wisely
6	The foolish man	• Comparing Scriptures to discern the reactions of wise men and fools • Outlining key comparisons	• Discerning wise and foolish actions and reactions in my life
7	The wise man and the foolish man	• Searching Scripture to list the blessings of wisdom • Listing commands to build a right relationship to God and to man	• Recognizing God’s blessings when Ireact wisely
8	How it is obtained	• Comparing Scriptures to discern differences between the actions of a wise man and a fool • Drawing conclusions • Outlining six steps to wisdom	• Recording problems in areas of applying wisdom and how to overcome the problems
9	The importance of the home	• Searching Scripture to record the effects of wise and foolish actions on parents • Charting the consequences of misconduct	• Recognizing that my conduct affects my own life—as well as others in my home
10	Your place in the home	• Searching Scripture and writing principles •	• Accepting the benefits of my parents’ instructions • Overcoming bitterness
11	Understanding your parents	• Charting how parents are mistreated • Taking notes regarding scriptural discipline • Applying Scripture to life situations	• Accepting my responsibility in making my home life what God wants it to be
12	Duties of the parents	• Outlining responsibilities of fathers and mothers • Searching Scripture and taking notes to recognize positive and negative characteristics of parents	• Listing areas l need to change to make my home relationships better
13	In companions	• Listing ten ways our friends affect our lives • Applying biblical principles to life situations	• Recognizing the importance of having the right kind of friends
14	Companions to avoid	• Listing the types of people the Bible says we should avoid • Studying biblical examples of these types • Taking notes	• Discerning if my friends are the kind the Bible says Ishould avoid
15	Characteristics of wrong companions	• Summarizing characteristics of the wrong types of friends • Defining key words using Scripture •	• Discerning underlying attitudes of the wrong type of friends
16	Wrong attitudes and wrong actions	• Outlining five steps to becoming like those with wrong actions and attitudes • Drawing conclusions	• Understanding how wrong attitudes affect my activities and actions
17	Why we lose friends	• Researching Scripture to list 9 reasons why we lose friends • to complete an outline	• Discerning if any of the reasons why we lose friends are a part of my life
18	How to gain friends	• Listing specific ideas from Scripture • to complete charts	• Applying certain biblical principles on how to make and keep good friends
19	Love	• Showing love to those with whom Iam having problems Using passages of Scripture to record the various characteristics of love
20	Joy	• Defining and reviewing ideas concerning God’s principles • Using scriptural references to list the characteristics of joy	• Learning to have joy through the presence of God in my life rather than through depending on my circumstances to go the way Iwant them to go
21	Peace	• Defining various scriptural meanings of peace • Comparing verses on peace concerning the need for submission or meditation • Matching Scripture with life situations	• Allowing God to give me peace with Him and with others in all circumstances
22	Longsuffering	• Comparing the Hebrew and Greek meanings of Iongsuffering • Searching Scripture to find God’s blessings for our being longsuffering	• Learning to develop patience through all kinds of trials
23	Gentleness	• Referencing verses to common life attitudes • Searching Scripture to find different aspects and words regarding gentleness	• Expressing personal care and concern for the needs of others
24	Goodness	• Summarizing verses from Proverbs to define goodness • Drawing conclusions	• Developing goodness by allowing God to build His character in my life
25	Faithfulness	• Researching Scripture to list characteristics of faithful men • Searching Scripture to list faithful men of God	• Developing persistence to God’s goals and purposes in my life
26	Meekness	• Using Scripture to define and compare meek and arrogant attitudes • Studying six steps to conquering an arrogant attitude	• Recognizing areas of pride and arrogance that must be dealt with in my life
27	Self-Control	• Matching Scriptures to compare the disciplined and undisciplined person • Comparing Scriptures to reach conclusions	• Allowing God’s power to discipline my life
28	In thought life	• Contrasting positive and negative influences on our minds • Using a concordance to list all verses that describe the concept of meditation	• Using meditation to gain control of my thoughts
29	In speech	• Listing problems of the tongue from Proverbs and James • Finding cause and effect relationships of wrong uses of the tongue	• Controlling my tongue to help me gain discipline in other areas of my life
30	In speech	• Defining and finding synonyms for negative types of speech • Using Scripture to draw conclusions • Taking notes to define five wrong attitudes	• Learning not to allow gossip, scorn, a bitter, condemning, or ungrateful spirit to hurt myself or others
31	YOUR CHURCH	Finding a place to belong

# posted by Groseys messages @ 9:35 PM

Derived and revised from Dr. Platt’s ministry.

The guided study of the book of Acts in the New testament can provoke God’s people to be God’s Church effectively touching and transforming lives by the Power of God.

We can become a passionate people, living and speaking for our Saviour the Lord Jesus Christ every day to those who are placed into our lives by God.

Every day God brings across your path the people He wants. These people are somewhere in their journey towards salvation, and you are the person God has put across their path so that they may come to know Him.

Are you growing as a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ to become more effective in your witness for Him? The book of Acts will help you as we study together this semester.

Our Body Life Small Groups Are The  Heart-Beat Of Our Church

This guide is a tool to help you lead your group into spiritual transformation. Use it as a resource to lead your group in discovering, owning, and applying the truths of God’s Word. There may be aspects you do not want to use and there may be instances where you just want to focus on a particular point or truth. Some questions may bring out emotions and cause people to dwell on an aspect of their relationship with God. Your role is to help facilitate this encounter with God in His Word through His Body, not just to complete the guide. Use this as a flexible teaching tool not a rigid group task list.

Relate . . .

Begin your group time by engaging in relational conversations and prayer that may include the following elements:

Welcome—a simple, brief time to greet one another (especially new friends), enjoy refreshments, and make announcements.

Review—a time to review the truths discussed last week and report on how members have had success or frustrations in applying those truths during the week. The leader will want to provide encouragement and

shepherding during this time. Periodically, the leader will also want to review the gospel and allow members to share reports about opportunities they’ve had to share the gospel. Occasionally, the leader will want to revisit the vision for the group and discuss ways to accomplish that vision better.

Prayer—a time of general prayer with the whole group praying for struggles regarding the application of truths, for those with whom the group is sharing the gospel, and for understanding of today’s truths.

Reflect . . .

Use the following questions to reflect on the Scriptures we are reading each weeks and discuss the implications for these truths in our lives.

Respond . . .

Share together with one another the important needs that each member of the church is experiencing and then pray together choosing one member each week to commence prayer and one to close in prayer.

Read Acts 1 8 Reasons to Give a Blank Cheque with Our Church

1 Because Jesus is worthy of absolute surrender.

 Read Acts 1. Luke 9:23-25, 9:57-62, and 14:25-33.

 What kind of picture did Luke create of Christ in these passages?

 According to these verses what did Jesus require of His followers?

 Why were His followers willing to give up everything to follow Him?

What things in our lives are “off limits” to Christ? What things are we not willing to give up for Him? What is truly keeping us from surrendering our entire lives to Him? What are we afraid of?

2. Because Jesus is working to advance His kingdom.

Read Acts 1:1, 10. Who did Luke say had begun the work? How would the work continue if the one who began it left only 11 verses later?

Read Acts 2:32-36, 9:3-13, and 28:30-31. How did Jesus continue to work after He physically left earth? How were His followers involved in His work?

What do we think Christ is doing in our world today? If Jesus is still advancing His kingdom today, why is it such a low priority in our lives?

What would our small groups and church look like if we were working to advance Christ’s kingdom?

3. Because Jesus has clothed every single one of us with His power.

Read Acts 1:4-8 and 2:1-4.

Why was it important that Jesus’ disciples waited in Jerusalem? What does this indicate about the role of the Holy Spirit in the mission of God

through His people?

Jesus never meant for us to live for Him in our own power. Why do we keep trying to live that way? How do we practically live in the power of the Holy Spirit every day?

4. Because Jesus has given every single one of us the same purpose.

What did it mean for them to be “witnesses” of Jesus?

What kinds of ideas do we often consider to be our life’s purpose? Do we have more than one? How can the different roles that we play in life every day often distract us from the primary purpose that God has given us?

5. Because the world is our goal.

In Acts 1:8, where does Jesus command His followers to be His witnesses?

What places were OK for them to not reach?

What places do our actions reveal as acceptable to not reach with the gospel?

Why must our efforts be directed toward close proximities and across the globe?

How can our local efforts also affect global efforts of making disciples?

6. Because the Spirit is here.

Read Acts 2:1-13 again. Describe the effects of the Spirit’s coming.

How did His presence affect the work of Christ’s followers?

7. Because the stakes are high. Read Acts 2:37-40.

Why did these people need forgiveness? Why did they need to believe in Christ? What happened to them if they did not come to salvation by God’s grace through faith in Christ?

Does the eternal state of someone concern us? Why or why not?

What do our actions reveal about our belief in eternal consequences?

Why can an attitude of political correctness in this area endanger the eternal state of a person?

8. the coming of Christ leaves us with great anticipation. Read Acts 1:11 and Matthew 24:14. What is Christ’s plan for the future?

Why is He waiting to return for His people?

Acts 4

How did Peter and John respond as they faced opposition? What was the Sanhedrin’s charge against them? How did Peter show his complete reliance on Christ and the Holy Spirit in his address? Describe a time when you encountered opposition to God’s truth. How did you handle that opposition?

Would you have liked to handle the opposition differently? If so, in what way?

Read Acts 4:13-22. How did Peter and John rest in God’s sovereign power

when they were before the Sanhedrin?

How did the Sanhedrin react to their “ordinariness”?

“The purpose of our lives is to advance the gospel to the ends of the earth.” What is your initial reaction to this statement? How does this statement challenge you? How does it embolden you? What goals in your life can be derailed by sickness, death, or other circumstances beyond your control? What goals, or purposes, cannot be affected by circumstances? Will God’s purposes always be accomplished? What does this suggest about the kinds of goals and purposes we should choose to spend our lives on?

Read Acts 4:23–31. Why should we have confidence in prayer? Read Psalm 22:27; Psalm 24:1; Psalm 47:9; Psalm 66:4.

To what will God always be faithful? How should this fact inform our prayers? How should this encourage us to know His Word?

Based upon reading Acts 4:23–31, what should be the focus of our prayers? If we were more concerned for Christ’s honor, the church’s boldness, and the kingdom’s advancement, how would that affect our daily prayers?

Is prayer a priority in your life? How often do you pray? What is the typical content of your prayers?

Do we pray about what is important to us? What kinds of outcomes do we usually pray for? (success, safety, blessings, healing, etc.) Is there anything wrong in praying for these things? Should we continue praying about these matters?

However, what do they suggest about our priorities?

What heart change is needed in order for our prayers to better reflect the kinds of prayer we see in Acts 4–8, especially Acts 4:23–31?

Read Acts 4:32–37 and Deuteronomy 15:4.

Who owns all we possess? How did the first Christians live out this truth? Do you think it was difficult for them? Why or why not?

What do you think it means that “the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul”?

What attitudes should characterize our giving?

How does humble, sacrificial, and honest giving advance the kingdom of God? What kind of witness does this type of giving demonstrate to an unbelieving world?

How can materialism impede the advance of the gospel? Has it ever affected your desire or ability to advance the gospel?

How could sacrificial giving cause the gospel to advance more rapidly?

How can we more effectively meet the needs of the lost, the poor, and the needy within our church, our city, and the world?

Do you see the purpose of your blessings as a means to bless others?

What resources are you holding on to as your own? Surrender them to God in prayer. Think about new ways to give of your resources for the advance of the gospel to the ends of the earth.

Read Acts 5:1–11.

Review briefly Joshua 7:10–26 as well.

What was the heart of Ananias and Sapphira’s sin?

What does God think of impurity and sin in the church?

Can one person’s sin affect the community of believers? How?

After the incident in Acts 5, do you think the early church took a casual attitude toward sin?

Ask the group to silently consider if they are harboring any unrepented, secret sin?

Consider what you say, what you watch, what you do, your attitudes, your thoughts. Consider also things you should be doing but are not doing.

Read Acts 5:17–42. Focus on verses 29 and 41. Whom did the apostles choose to obey? What was their attitude toward suffering for Jesus’ name? Did they stop teaching and preaching about Jesus?

Read Acts 6:1–7. Are you surprised a division arose within the church? How was it handled? Could the situation have impeded the advance of the gospel if not dealt with?

Read 2 Timothy 3:12. Who will be persecuted? What does this mean for us?

Read Acts 7:54–60. Stephen, the deacon, was the first martyr. Did his death stop the mission of the church?

Whom did Stephen and the apostles fear? See Matthew 10:28. Do you think they remembered these words from Jesus?

Read Acts 8:1–4. Did Satan’s strategy ultimately backfire? How? Do you think the church was uncomfortable as it spread out?

Do you think the church understood God’s plan at first? Why or why not?

Have you ever had to suffer for Jesus’ sake? What was your reaction?

What persecution might you face for sharing the gospel? In your family? In this city?

Read Acts 8:4–8; 26- 35. In verse 4, who is involved in sharing the gospel?

Who was leading Philip everywhere he went? Was Philip obedient?

Who engineered the circumstances of Philip bringing the gospel to the man from

Ethiopia and ultimately to the continent of Africa? Can God use one person to bring many to Christ?

Do only some believers have the gospel and the Holy Spirit? If all do, how does this both encourage and challenge us to be witnesses for Christ?

Does God use perfect people to show the world His greatness? Why does He love to use us in our weakness? How can this encourage us?

Does our pride or fear sometimes keep us from witnessing?

What do we learn about witnessing from Phillip?

read Acts 9

God’s Patience

The writer of the original version of “Amazing Grace” was John Newton, a 1700’s English slave ship captain turned pastor and hymn writer. Much like the Apostle Paul, Newton had a dramatic conversion story. Take a few minutes to allow volunteers to share other dramatic conversion stories, both from personal experience and historically renowned figures.

Truth: God is patient toward sinful people, including you.

Takeaway: Understanding and experiencing God’s patience leads to humility.

o Read Acts 9:1-3. Describe Paul before his conversion.

o How did God show patience toward Paul in his sinfulness?

o Were you aware of God’s patience with you before you became a

believer? What about now?

o How well do you reflect God’s patience to others? What does your

patience show others about the God you serve?

o How does understanding God’s patience toward you produce humility?

Saul’s nasty reputation was so well-known that Ananias felt the need to

remind the Lord of what Paul had done. Yet he obeyed God. How does

the way Ananias spoke to Saul show God’s power in His church?

God’s Power

o How did God use other believers in Paul’s conversion?

o Are there people you might be tempted to consider unreachable by the

gospel? If so, who?

o How should the way you view even the vilest of sinners change in light of

God’s power to reach anyone?

o Do you believe God can use you to reach anyone He desires? If so, how

should that change the way you pray and live?

Paul’s Passion

o Read Acts 9:20-31. When Saul regained his strength, where did his

newfound passion take him?

o In these verses, how did God use other believers in Saul’s life? Why is

that significant?

o Describe someone who is passionate.

o Is there a connection between your awareness of Christ’s love for you

and the way you share Christ’s love with others? Why?

o What is the difference between people who share the gospel in response

to Christ’s love and people who evangelize because “it’s just what they’re supposed to do”?

This week, how can you more intentionally let passion for Christ fill your

relationships and the way you pray? How are you serving God out of your

passion for Him?

Read Acts 10 and 11 and 12

The accounts of Aeneas and Dorcas emphasize the power of Christ over disease and death for the advancement of His kingdom through the work of His people. Next, both Cornelius and Peter experienced conversions that showed evidence of God’s desire that the Gentiles hear and receive the gospel. Furthering this truth is the contrast of the church in Jerusalem with the church in Antioch. The latter is known for its missional heart for the Gentiles. God’s mission is evident- proclaim the gospel to the world. God calls for human messengers to deliver His gospel. Noting God’s sovereignty in all things within this passage; two of Jesus’ inner circle was persecuted because of their devotion to Him. One, James the brother of John, was beheaded. The other, Peter, was miraculously released the day before he was to die. The leader responsible for James’ death was Herod, who desired the praise of man as if her were God. Subsequently, God would not share His praise and struck Herod down. Although God’s sovereignty was evident in these circumstances, as in all situations from this passage, we may not understand why some appeared to end less miraculously than others. At this point, we must remember that God in His wisdom will always look out for our good in the midst of showing His glory in the greatest way.

• What was the root cause of Peter’s prejudice against Gentiles?

• How could his issues of pride and prejudice have prevented him from being a part of such an amazing outpouring of God’s grace?

• Against what specific people or people groups have we experienced overt or hidden prejudices? How? Why?

• Are their people or people groups that we think are beyond God’s grace? Do our actions and our beliefs agree with one another?

• If we want to align our hearts with Christ, why must we ask for a heart that desires for all people to know Christ?

• What are some sacrifices we might have to make in order to make sharing the gospel a priority in our lives?

• Might God call us into environments in which we are not comfortable? Are we willing to go wherever people need the gospel, or have we put limits on our obedience?

• What steps do we need to take to be a center for sending and proclaiming, like the church at Antioch?

• Thinking about the different outcomes of James and Peter’s persecution in this passage, why could both men have had complete trust in God?

• How do we tend to react when we struggle through life and see others who seem to have it easy?

• What knowledge about God’s character gives us peace in times of struggle?

Read Acts 12:25–14:28

Acts 13:1–3 describes a singular worship experience in Antioch—a specific

time of worship, prayer and fasting—from which the church moved out by God’s grace and turned the world upside down. As we, like the church in Antioch, behold God’s greatness, we are compelled to declare His goodness to the nations as well.

The church in Antioch was made up of men and women from a variety of backgrounds. What united them? What captivated them? What was their common mission? What unites your small group? What is the mission of your group?

• Does your small group represent people from a variety of backgrounds? How could it better reflect the diversity of God’s people?

• What opportunities might you have for crossing cultural, economic, or national barriers to advance the gospel of Christ?

• Do you have a passion to make disciples of all nations? If your desire is weak, what is the root cause? How is a passion for God’s glory the key to unlocking a passion for making disciples of all nations?

• How could more time in worship, prayer, and fasting ignite our desire to share the gospel with people from all nations?

• What did Barnabas and Paul have to be willing to leave behind in order to be obedient to the Spirit’s leading?

Why do you think Paul changed his name from Saul?

Why did Paul give Elymas a dose?

As you read Paul’s sermon to the folk at Pisidian Antioch, what important points did Paul make, and what was significant about each of the points he makes?

How does this inform us about the content of our talks to young people, and our sermons, and our personal witnessing?

Acts 13:48 is an important verse. Why?

What words are used to describe the manner of witnessing if the disciples in these various centres and opportunities for witness?

Read Acts 15:1-35

Some Jewish believers had begun preaching that new Gentile converts to the Gospel needed to completely obey the Law given to Moses and demonstrate their new faith by following the sign of the covenant God made with Abraham (circumcision). They were not teaching that Jesus was not the Savior; but they were teaching that salvation required Jesus AND the Law. This type of legalism was a result of religious people seeking to make themselves acceptable before God through some works of their own. Consequently a Council met in Jerusalem to discuss, debate, and decide the final outcome of the debate. Here, Early Church leaders argued that the provision of the Holy Spirit and God’s Word from the very beginning were evidence of His plan to provide salvation to the Gentiles and the Jews through His grace alone. James ruled that Gentiles came to salvation through faith in Christ alone and that works were unable to provide a right standing before God. Therefore, believers are to stand on the conviction and clarity of the truth of the Gospel while not unnecessarily offending others in matters of indifference.

What were the intentions of the religious leaders in setting up additional regulations for following God rightly? Is it possible for good motives to add to the gospel and create legalism?

• What are some behaviors/practices in the modern church that can become or be considered legalistic behavior?

• What is the difference between engaging in devoted service toward God and performing those same actions in a legalistic manner?

• How can we engage in spiritual disciplines and godly behavior without allowing ourselves to become legalistic?

• To whom do we need to confess or apologize for any legalistic behavior or legalistic burdens that we have placed on others?

• Circumcision was commanded by God to be a sign of His people’s (the Jews) covenant relationship with Him. How did Peter’s argument concerning the giving of the Holy Spirit as a sign of their conversion indicate that circumcision was no longer needed as a physical sign of following God?

What kind of slavery does legalism place on people to please God in their own power?

In what areas of our lives might we need to ask God to restore our joy because we have been trying to earn His grace?

What are some matters of indifference in our lives today, especially considering cultural and denominational differences?

• How does living in the freedom of God’s grace give us the responsibility to be sensitive to the beliefs and cultures of others, particularly when trying to reach them with the Gospel?

• Have we or others responded in any way towards an issue of indifference that is potentially causing us to jeopardize God’s mission?

• How does legalism threaten our mission and obscure God’s Glory?

What is the clear message of the Gospel upon which we must never

compromise?

How can we take steps to learn and develop essential convictions of the

gospel?

Read Acts 15:36—18:22

In Acts 16—18, Luke recorded Paul’s second missionary journey through Macedonia, Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, and Corinth. Though today’s passage began with a sharp dispute between Paul and Barnabus over whether or not John Mark should join them in their journey, without question, God’s glory and power over our lives and the spread of His gospel is clearly revealed. Paul and his companions demonstrated a zeal for the glory of God by boldly preaching the gospel wherever the Holy Spirit led them, and as they obeyed God, He determined their steps in spreading His message. God showed that His grace is not dependent on our status when He drew a successful businesswoman named Lydia, a slave girl, and a Roman jailer to Himself. Through their time in Thessalonica, God showed that when His Word is spoken, the world is changed—even being referred to as the “men who have turned the world upside down have” (Acts 17:6). Paul’s speech before the idolatrous people of Athens at the Ar opagus affirmed God’s role as Creator, Sustainer, Ruler, Savior, Father, King, and ultimately, the Judge of all. And when their journey led them to Corinth, a multi-cultural, immoral city, Paul and his team showed how the power of the gospel removes our fear, overcomes our loneliness, compels us to speak, and forbids us from being stopped.

What was motivating Paul and Barnabas to go on a second missionary trip? Were you surprised by the dispute between Paul and Barnabas in Acts 15:36-41? Why or why not?

• Did God use all men involved in the dispute despite their division? (Yes.) How does this story encourage you to love God’s people more?

• Read Acts 16:6-10 and Proverbs 3:5-6. What is the connection between obeying God’s Word and being led by the Spirit for specific decisions?

• How does our behavior typically reflect the way we value God’s Word? How might our value of God’s Word need to change?

• Why is our journey with God more important than reaching a destination we’ve set or have even felt called to by God?

• Describe a time when you set out for one place only to be redirected by God to something even better.

• As you consider God’s work in the lives of Lydia, the slave girl, and the jailer, think about the circumstances God used to bring His salvation in your life. What is significant about the fact that God’s grace reaches people of different socio-economic statuses?

• Paul and Silas were beaten and imprisoned, yet they prayed and sang praises to God. Can you describe a time in your life when God gave you a song to sing despite difficult circumstances? How did the song you sang impact the people around you? How have you been impacted by someone else’s song?

• What can we remember as we face difficult situations that can help us persevere?

• How did Paul respond to the idolatry of the Athenians in Acts 17:22-31?

• How do you respond to the idolatry around you? Why do we often develop complacency to idols around us in Australia? What values might we need to change in our hearts? What actions might we need to change too?

• Read God’s words to Paul in Acts 18:9-11. Why is it significant that God told Paul to stay in Corinth? How have you been encouraged by God’s Word simply to stay put for a time? Was that easy or difficult for you? What allows us to stay put in difficult situations?

Read Acts 18:23–20:16

There are only seven places in the New Testament that speak of baptism with or in the Spirit. Four are parallel passages where John the Baptist promises that Jesus would baptize with the Spirit (Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8; Luke 3:16; John 1:33). Two others refer to the upcoming disciples’ experience at Pentecost (Acts 1:5 and Acts 11:16). The seventh reference is 1 Corinthians 12:12– 13. Read that together as a group. Who receives the baptism of the Spirit? When? How does this passage of Scripture refute the idea of a ‘two-class Christianity’? Is there any need for a “second

baptism” after salvation?

 So what about Pentecost? How is Pentecost a unique time in redemptive history? Should the disciples’ experience at Pentecost be considered normative for the church today? Should we expect conversions to be accompanied by tongues of fire and speaking in tongues?

 There are four examples in Acts sometimes cited as “second baptisms” (Acts 2; Acts 8:12–17; Acts 10:44–48; Acts 19:5). However, none of these mention baptisms by/in/with the Holy Spirit. Read Acts 8:12–17 and 10:44–48. What ties together Pentecost (Acts 2), Acts 8:12–17, and Acts

10:44–48? (See Acts 1:8). How would these experiences have authenticated the advance of the gospel to new territories? Who was present to witness these experiences? (Hint: Peter was present for all three).

 Read Acts 19:1–7. Paul is probing to find out the nature of the beliefs held by these disciples. He discovers they did not yet receive the Holy Spirit. They were actually only disciples of John, not Jesus. What is the difference between the baptism of John and baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus? When these men understood and trusted in the fullness of the gospel of Jesus Christ what happened? How did this event prove that repentance alone was not enough to be saved?

 Sometimes Christians use the term “second baptism,” which is unbiblical. However, they are many times describing good, legitimate experiences with the Holy Spirit resulting from concentrated prayer, confession, repentance, and surrender to Christ. Should we seek the Holy Spirit for a one-time, or second-time, or third-time experience? Or should we daily spending time in confession, turning from sin and turning to Christ? How can we daily yield our lives more and more to His will? How can we seek the fruit and filling of the Holy Spirit? How can we pursue daily alignment with our lives and the Spirit so that we walk in step with the Spirit?

 How can an unhealthy fascination with demonic spirits harm our faith? Who is responsible for breaking down the strongholds of the devil?

 Do we need to learn more about Satan or more about Christ? Should our ministries be focused on combating demons or glorifying Christ? How might some “deliverance” ministries actually divert our attention from Christ? How can a focus on the demonic distract us from dealing with our own personal sin?

 There are numerous commands in Scripture to wage spiritual warfare at a personal and corporate level. What are some examples? How can we take this kind of spiritual warfare more seriously?

 How can we revere Jesus, repent of sin, and rest in the Word on a daily basis? What are some things that distract us or tempt us away from Christ that we might need to get rid of?

Read Acts 20:17-38

Discuss

Use the following questions to review the Head (What does God want me to know?), Heart (What does God want me to value?), and Hands (What does God want me to do?) aspects of the message.

As you read Paul’s words to the Ephesian church elders in Acts 20:18-35, what most stirs you? What most challenges you? What most convicts you?

Have you honestly asked God where He wants to use you to spread the gospel—here or elsewhere? Why is a constant openness so important?

• The one indisputable condition for following Christ is that it must be free from conditions, do you see any conditions on the way you follow Jesus? If so, what are they?

• If one of the most important directives we know for our lives as Christians is to testify about the gospel, why are we so tempted to replace or diminish our testimony with other good things such as service or giving?

• How can your future goals overshadow where you are today and interfere with an obedient response to the Holy Spirit’s leading in the present? Why is daily surrender to the Lord so important?

• Read Acts 20:24. How did Paul’s perspective overcome the persecution he knew he would face?

• How did Paul’s view of himself as “the chief of sinners” enable him to obey God in the midst of persecution? Why is it important to shift your perspective from “entitled” to “ surrendered”?

• In what ways have you dignified your difficulties by taking your eyes off of your goal—Christ—and turning them toward your difficulties instead? (See Heb. 12:1-2.)

• In Revelation 2:1-7 (especially vs. 4), what do we learn happened to the church at Ephesus years after Paul spent this time with the elders there?

As believers go for the salvation of others with the Word of God, what practical ways can we guard our hearts from the sin that entangles us and stay alert to persecution and opposition

God calls His people “sheep,” a relatively dumb animal, as opposed to a stronger, braver animal such as a tiger. How does this truth change the way you view yourself—and others—as you care for the Church?

• How does selfishness, such as materialism, pride, and greed, destroy the Church? How can you intentionally commit to being more sacrificial with your life and the way you spend your time this week?

Respond . . .

• What are some of the main truths that God wants you to know from the message?

• How do your thoughts need to adjust to align with these truths?

• According to the truths from the message, what does God want you to value?

• How do your values need to change to align with His values?

• What is an action that you can start to implement today or tomorrow?

Read Acts 21-27

A major overall theme in the book of Acts is the unstoppable gospel. How was the Word of God central to the spread of the gospel throughout Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth?

• How can we be effective at reproducing the Word if we are not consistently and intentionally receiving the Word?

• How have we seen the power of the Word in our lives? In the lives of others?

• In what practical ways can we make the Word central in our lives? In our families? How can we be held accountable?

• What do our lives reveal about how much we value God’s Word? How can we increase our hunger and desire for God’s Word?

• How important was the reproduction of the Word in the lives of others to the spread of the Gospel in Acts?

• If we aren’t making disciples, are we truly disciples of Christ?

• What excuse have we been using to help us feel better about not speaking the Word/reproducing the Word to others?

• How is every relationship and circumstance in our lives a platform for teaching the Word?

• What people do we see daily with whom we can begin to intentionally teach the Word?

How has our 21st Century church culture often switched our call to follow Christ from one of self-denial into one of self-preservation? How do we cheat the gospel when we present it that way?

• What does our culture as a whole value in terms of a legacy? What should we, as Christ-followers, value in terms of leaving a legacy?

• In thinking about leaving a spiritual legacy, how are you entrusting the gospel to others as Paul did? What churches could be started if we made an intentional investment in the life of another?

• What kinds of things do we need to know in order to disciple another believer? How can we begin to prepare ourselves to disciple others well?

• How can we pray for either someone to disciple us or for someone to disciple (or both)?

• Paul was what is referred to as a “bi-vocational minister.” He worked as a tentmaker while spreading the gospel. How can we use our jobs or careers as an integral part of our ministry to spread the gospel?

• How could God use our specific skills, experiences, and talents to spread the gospel around the globe? What are we willing to sacrifice in terms of our own comforts, preferences, or traditions so that we can most effectively make disciples through our church?

• What are we willing to sacrifice in terms of our own security so that we can most effectively make disciples with our lives and through our families?

Read Acts 28

Describe how Paul’s concern for the souls of others was consistently evident even in the face of difficulties and persecution?

• How was Paul’s persistence in sharing the gospel evidence of his priorities?

• How does a love for others and a passion for Christ and His kingdom go hand-in-hand?

• What are some of the major distractions in our lives or obstacles that keep us from being compassionate

toward the lostness of others?

• How can we become more aware of the lostness that surrounds us daily and of the lostness of the world?

• What are the names of a couple of people for whom we can pray regularly that God would increase our burden for their souls?

How did Paul’s faith in God’s sovereign work for the salvation of some and the rejection of Him by others, testify to God’s control and role in salvation?

• Why must we see a rejection of the gospel not as a personal rejection but as a decision to reject Christ?

• How can we encourage one another to be more persistent in sharing the gospel?

• What are some ways that we can become more comfortable and/or prepared to share the gospel with confidence?

• Why is the gospel powerful and essential for everyone?

• What words describe the condition of your life before you truly understood and believed the gospel? How does an accurate view of our self, serve as a reminder of the beauty of the gospel?

• How can we intentionally put the gospel at the forefront of our life and the lives of our family regularly during the week and during specific occasions such as Easter, Christmas, earthquakes, and tsunamis?

Read Matthew 4:18–19 and Matthew 28:18–20. Are these statements intended only for a few or for all disciples of Christ? If for all, why do you think disciple-making is often assumed to be somebody else’s job or calling?

• Read Acts 4:13; 8:1–4; 11:19–21; and 19:10. Who is God using to advance the church? Only the theologically educated? Only the apostles? Only the elders and deacons? How quickly and how broadly is the gospel spreading? Why?

• Read Acts 5:42 and 20:20. How was the gospel spreading? In our context today, what do you think it would look like for the gospel to spread from house to house?

• Why is it important for the gospel to spread quickly and broadly among all nations? What is at stake?

• To share the gospel, we must receive and understand the gospel.

• What is our responsibility in evangelism? What is the Spirit’s role?

• Why is Christ-like character critical to our witness? (Acts 5:1–11, for example). How are spiritual purity, spiritual power, and effective witness interlinked? How does holiness benefit the cause of Christ? (Matthew 5:16, for example). How does immorality blaspheme the name of Christ? How can we flee immorality this week? Who alone can make us holy?

• What happens when we are faithful to share the Word? What are the positive results? Read some examples: Acts 2:41; 4:4; 6:1; 6:7; 9:31; 11:24; 14:1; 17:12. Does Acts portray less positive reactions to the gospel as well? Did the believers continue sharing the Word regardless of the reaction? How can the stories in Acts encourage us?

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Syllabus

Francis Dixon, a pastor in England, put together some excellent Bible study material for his church.

The Syllabus below attempts to construct an SRE Curriculum from Francis Dixon’s Bible Studies. Each lesson has a bliblestudy sheet from which to develop teachers notes and student worksheets.

Each study can be developed quickly into a worksheet for SRE.

Headings can be altered into questions for young people to answer as you deliver the messages provided freely by clicking on the link.

Further find-a-words and crosswords can be developed for each lesson by picking key words.

Francis Dixon’s material provides expositional material and topical material that can provide variety for your students.

Add useful DVD materials from your own resources to make these materials interesting and motivational.

Use Bible’s in your classrooms to contribute to directed classroom discussions.

Syllabus Overview

	Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
Year 7 Foundational Truths of the Bible	Study 1 THE GLORY OF HIS PERSON (Scripture Portion: Hebrews 1:1-14; 2:9-18) Study 2 THE MIRACLE OF HIS BIRTH (Scripture Portion: Luke 1:26-38) Study 3 THE MEANING OF HIS BAPTISM (Scripture Portion: Mark 1:1-11) Study 4 THE REALITY OF HIS TEMPTATION (Scripture Portion: Matthew 4:1-11) Study 5 THE SPLENDOUR OF HIS TRANSFIGURATION (Scripture Portion: Matthew 17:1-9) Study 6 THE AUTHORITY OF HIS TEACHING (Scripture Portions: Matthew 7:24-29; John 8:38; 12:47-50) Study 7 THE MESSAGE OF HIS MIRACLES (Scripture Portion: Matthew 11:1-6) Study 8 THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HIS DEATH (Scripture Portion: John 19:16-37) Study 9 THE TRIUMPH OF HIS RESURRECTION (Scripture Portion: 1 Corinthians Chapter 15) Study 10 THE NECESSITY OF HIS ASCENSION (Scripture Portion: Acts 1:1-9) Study 11 THE GIFT OF HIS SPIRIT (Scripture Portions: John 14:16-17; 15:26-27; 16:7-15) Study 12 THE CERTAINTY OF HIS RETURN (Scripture Portion: Matthew 24:1-44)	Great Questions Study 1 WHERE ARE YOU? (Scripture Portion: Genesis 3:8-9) Study 2 WHAT DOES THE LORD YOUR GOD ASK OF YOU? (Scripture Portion: Deuteronomy 10:12-13) Study 3 HOW ARE YOU, MY BROTHER? (Scripture Portion: 2 Samuel 20:9)     Study 4 WHAT WOULD WE GAIN BY PRAYING…? (Scripture Portion: Job 21:15) Study 5 WHY ARE YOU DOWNCAST, O MY SOUL? (Scripture Portion: Psalm 42:11)     Study 6 ARE ONLY A FEW PEOPLE GOING TO BE SAVED? (Scripture Reference: Luke 13:23) Study 7 WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO FOR YOU? (Scripture Reference: Luke 18:41) Study 8 WHO IS THIS SON OF MAN? (Scripture Reference: John 12:34) Study 9 LORD, WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO? (Scripture Reference: Acts 9:6 KJV) Study 10 WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? (Scripture Reference: Acts 16:30) Study 11 IF GOD IS FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US? (Scripture Reference: Romans 8:31)     Study 12 HOW SHALL WE ESCAPE, IF WE IGNORE SUCH A GREAT SALVATION? (Scripture Reference: Hebrews 2:3)	Jesus Miracles Study 1 TURNING THE WATER INTO WINE (Scripture Portion: John 2:1-11) Study 2 HEALING THE NOBLEMAN’S SON (Scripture Portion: John 4:46-54) Study 3 STILLING THE STORM ON THE LAKE (Scripture Portions: Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25) Study 4 RELEASING THE MANIAC AT GADERA (Scripture Portions: Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39) Study 5 RESTORING SIMON’S MOTHER-IN-LAW (Scripture Portions: Matthew 8:14-15; Mark 1:29-31; Luke 4:38-39) Study 6 FEEDING THE FIVE THOUSAND (Scripture Portions: Matthew 14:15-21; Mark 6:34-44; Luke 9:12-17; John 6:5-14) Study 7 GIVING SIGHT TO THE MAN BORN BLIND (Scripture Portion: John 9:1-41) Study 8 CLEANSING THE TEN LEPERS (Scripture Portion: Luke 17:11-19) Study 9 DELIVERING THE BOY WITH AN EVIL SPIRIT (Scripture Portions: Matthew 17:14-21; Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-42) Study 10 RAISING LAZARUS FROM THE DEAD (Scripture Portion: John 11:1-45)	Old Testament Characters Study 1 Study 2 Study 3 Adam and Eve NOAH (Scripture Portions: Hebrews 11:7; Genesis chapters 6, 7 and 8) ABRAHAM (Scripture Portions: Hebrews 11:8-10; Genesis 12:1-9) Study 4 LOT: A SAVED SOUL - A LOST LIFE (Scripture Portions: Genesis 12:1-5; 13:1-3; 14:1-16; & 19:1-38)LOT'S WIFE: A SOLEMN WARNING (Scripture Portions: Genesis 19:1-29; Luke 17:22-27) Study 5 RAHAB: THE WONDROUS GRACE OF GOD (Scripture Portions: Hebrews 11:31; Joshua 2:1-24; 6:17, 20-25) Study 6 CALEB: WHOLEHEARTED FOLLOWING (Scripture Portion: Joshua 14: 1-15) Study 7 SAUL: THE SNARE OF SPIRITISM (Scripture Portion: 1 Samuel 28: 3-25) Study 8 QUEEN OF SHEBA: A ROYAL VISIT (Scripture Portion: 1 Kings 10: 1-13)     Study 9 MANASSEH: OLD TESTAMENT PRODIGAL (Scripture Portion: 2 Chronicles 33: 1-13) Study 10 ISAIAH: STEPS INTO BLESSING (Scripture Portion: Isaiah 6: 1-9)
Year 8 Deepening A Biblical Worldview	2 Ways to Live 8 lessons A reminder of Basic Christianity 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. How Can I Know God? 4 lessons 7. The Bible 8. Who wrote the Bible? 9. How Did the Bible Come About? 10. Some Facts about the Bible? 11. Easter’s Proofs	Jesus’ Parables Study 1 THE FARMER, THE SEED, AND THE SOILS (Scripture Portions: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Mark 4:1-9, 14-20; Luke 8:4-9, 11-15) Study 2 THE PHARISEE AND THE TAX COLLECTOR (Scripture Portion: Luke 18:9-14) Study 3 THE WEEDS AND THE WHEAT (Scripture Portion: Matthew 13:24-30, 37-43) Study 4 THE OLDER BROTHER (Scripture Portion: Luke 15:25-32) Study 5 THE PEARL OF GREAT VALUE (Scripture Portion: Matthew 13:45-46) Study 6 THE WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD (Scripture Portion: Matthew 20:1-16) Study 7 THE GOOD SAMARITAN (Scripture Portion: Luke 10:25-37) Study 8 THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH VIRGINS (Scripture Portion: Matthew 25:1-13) Study 9 THE WEDDING BANQUET (Scripture Portion: Matthew 22:1-14) Study 10 THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS (Scripture Portion: Luke 16:19-31)	New Testament Transformation Study 1 NICODEMUS THE PHARISEE (Scripture Portion: John 3:1-16) Study 2 MATTHEW THE TAX COLLECTOR (Scripture Portion: Luke 5:27-32) Study 3 THE WOMAN WHO WAS A SINNER (Scripture Portion: Luke 7:36-50) Study 4 ZACCHAEUS THE PUBLICAN (Scripture Portion: Luke 19:1-10) Study 5 THE PENITENT THIEF (Scripture Portion: Luke 23:32-45) Study 6 THE QUEEN'S TREASURER (Scripture Portion: Acts 8:26-39) Study 7 SAUL OF TARSUS (Scripture Portion: Acts 9:1-20) Study 8 CORNELIUS THE CENTURION (Scripture Portion: Acts 10:1-48) Study 9 LYDIA OF THYATIRA (Scripture Portion: Acts 16:1-15) Study 10 THE PHILIPPIAN JAILER (Scripture Portion: Acts 16:16-34) 1.	Secrets For Life Study 1 HOW TO FIND THE TRUE GOD (Key Verses: 2 Chronicles 15: 3-4) Study 2 THE BENEFITS OF KNOWING GOD (Key Verse: Job 22:21) Study 3 MAKING IT OUR AMBITION TO PLEASE HIM (Key Verse: 2 Corinthians 5: 9-lit) Study 4 FINDING GOD'S PLAN FOR OUR LIVES (Key Verse: Acts 22:10) Study 5 HOW TO EXPERIENCE PERFECT PEACE (Key Verse: Isaiah 26:3) Study 6 THE SECRET OF ABIDING JOY (Key Verse: John 15:11) Study 7 WHAT TO DO WHEN TROUBLE COMES (Key Verse: 1 Samuel 30:6) Study 8 BEING CONCERNED FOR OTHERS (Key Verses: Matthew 14: 35-36) Study 9 OUR BEST FOR THE LORD JESUS (Key Verse: Mark 14:3) Study 10 LIFE ON THE HIGHEST PLANE (Key Verse: Isaiah 40:31)
Year 9 Dealing With Doubts	Big Words In The Bible Study 1 THE FIRST PROMISE OF A REDEEMER (Key verse: Genesis 3:15) Study 2 A PICTURE OF GOD’S GREAT SALVATION (Key verse: Exodus 12:13) Study 3 GOD’S AMAZING OFFER TO SINNERS (Key verse: Isaiah 1:18) Study 4 WHEN GOD FORGIVES, HE FORGETS! (Key verse: Isaiah 43:25) Study 5 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO AN ANGEL (Key verses: Luke 2:10, 11, 13, 14) Study 6 THE MOST WONDERFUL PROMISE EVER MADE (Key verse: John 3:16) Study 7 SALVATION IS IN CHRIST ALONE (Key verse: Acts 4:12) Study 8 GOD’S METHOD OF SAVING MEN (Key verse: Romans 1:16) Study 9 THE VERY HEART OF THE GOSPEL (Key verse: 1 Peter 3:18) Study 10 THE CLOSING APPEAL OF THE BIBLE (Key verse: Revelation 22:17)	After Easter Study 1 GOING THROUGH THE BOOK OF ACTS (Study verses: Acts 1:1-3) Study 2 WAITING FOR THE PROMISE OF THE FATHER (Study verses: Acts 1:4-5) Study 3 THE CHURCH’S MISSIONARY MANDATE (Study verse: Acts 1:8) Study 4 “THIS SAME JESUS”: ASCENDING AND DESCENDING (Study verses: Acts 1:9-11) Study 5 MATTHIAS CHOSEN IN THE PLACE OF JUDAS (Study verses: Acts 1:15-26) Study 6 THE HISTORY OF JUDAS SUMMARISED (Study verses: Acts 1:15-26) Study 7 THE MEANING OF PENTECOST (Study verses: Acts 2:1-21) Study 8 THE EXPERIENCE AND EVIDENCE OF PENTECOST (Study verse: Acts 2:4) Study 9 PETER’S SERMON ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST (Study verses: Acts 2:14-36) Study 10 THE INNER LIFE OF THE CHURCH (Study verses: Acts 2:41-47) Study 11 THE OUTREACH AND MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH (Study verses: Acts 3:1-11) Study 12 PETER’S SECOND RECORDED SERMON (Study verses: Acts 3:12-26)	You Are What You Eat -Proverbs Study 1LIVING IN THE FEAR OF THE LORD (Key-verse: Proverbs 1:7) Study 2BEING SURE OF GOD’S GUIDANCE (Key-verses: Proverbs 3:5-6) Study 3TWO PATHWAYS AND TWO DESTINIES (Key-verses: Proverbs 4:18-19) Study 4SEVEN THINGS THAT GOD HATES (Key-verses: Proverbs 6:16-19) Study 5ARE WE WISE OR FOOLISH SONS (Key-verse: Proverbs 10:5) Study 6THE MISERY OF THE BACKSLIDER (Key-verse: Proverbs 14:14) Study 7GOD’S REQUEST FOR OUR HEART (Key-verse: Proverbs 23:26) Study 8THE PERIL OF RESISTING GOD (Key-verse: Proverbs 29:1) Study 9FOUR WISE LITTLE THINGS (Key-verses: Proverbs 30:24-28) Study 10PORTRAIT OF A VIRTUOUS WOMAN (Key-verses: Proverbs 31:10-31)	People who met Christ Study 1 WITH JOHN AT THE RIVER JORDAN (Scripture Portion: Matthew 3:13-17) Study 2 WITH HIS FIRST FOLLOWERS IN GALILEE (Scripture Portion: John 1:35-51) Study 3 WITH NICODEMUS BY NIGHT (Scripture Portion: John 3:1-16) Study 4 WITH THE WOMAN AT SYCHAR’S WELL (Scripture Portion: John 4: 1-42) Study 5 WITH THE DISCIPLES AT CAESAREA PHILIPPI (Scripture Portion: Matthew 16: 13-25) Study 6 WITH ZACCHAEUS ON THE JERICHO ROAD (Scripture Portion: Luke 19: 1-10) Study 7 WITH PETER IN DARK GETHSEMANE (Scripture Portion: Luke 22: 7-34) Study 8 WITH PILATE IN THE JUDGMENT HALL (Scripture Portion: Matthew 27: 1-2 and 11-26) Study 9 WITH THE DYING THIEF ON THE CROSS (Scripture Portion: Luke 23: 32-43) Study 10 WITH HIS DISCIPLES AFTER THE RESURRECTION (Scripture Portion: John 21: 1-19)
Year 10 Getting to the Heart of it all	Emotions Study 1 THE SECRET OF TRUE HAPPINESS (Scripture Portion: Psalm 1) Study 2 THE HEAVENLY CITIZEN (Scripture Portion: Psalm 15) Study 3 THE REWARD FOR OBEDIENCE (Scripture Portion: Psalm 19) Study 4 THE SWEETEST PSALM OF ALL (Scripture Portion: Psalm 23) Study 5 WHAT TO DO WITH LIFE'S BURDENS (Scripture Portion: Psalm 55) Study 6 THE CAUSES AND CURES OF DEPRESSION (Scripture Portion: Psalm 77) Study 7 KNOWING AND DOING THE WILL OF GOD (Scripture Portion: Psalm 143: 1-12)   Study 8 THE BIBLE: GOD'S MIRACLE BOOK (Scripture Portion: Psalm 119: 89-104)   Study 9 HOW TO BE WELL-BEHAVED (Scripture Portion: Psalm 101)     Study 10 THE GREAT BENEFITS OF MEDITATION Key-verse: “I meditate on your decrees.” (Psalm 119:48)	Important Words Study 1 CONVICTION (Scripture Portion: John 16: 1-11) Study 2 REPENTANCE (Scripture Portion: Luke 15: 3-24) Study 3 FAITH (Scripture Portion: Mark 5: 25-34) Study 4 REGENERATION (Scripture Portion: John 3: 1-16) Study 5 JUSTIFICATION (Scripture Portions: Luke 18: 9-14; Romans 5: 1-11) Study 6 ADOPTION (Scripture Portion: Romans 8: 1-17) Study 7 INDWELLING (Scripture Portions: John 14: 16-18 and 26; 15:26; 16: 7-11 and 13-14) Study 8 ASSURANCE (Scripture Portion: 1 John 5: 1-13) Study 9 SANCTIFICATION (Scripture Portion: 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-12) Study 10 GLORIFICATION (Scripture Portion: Romans 8: 28-39)	The Holy Spirit. Study 1 HE IS A DIVINE PERSON (Scripture Portions: John 14:16-26; 16:7-15) Study 2 HIS ACTIVITY BEFORE THE INCARNATION (Scripture Portion: Judges 14:1-20) Study 3 HIS MINISTRY IN THE LIFE OF OUR LORD (Scripture Portion: Luke 1:26-38) Study 4 WHAT HE IS DOING TODAY (Scripture Portion: Psalm 87) Study 5 HIS WORK OF REGENERATION (Scripture Portion: John 3:1-16) Study 6 THE HOLY SPIRIT AND OUR SERVICE (Scripture Portion: 1 Corinthians 12:4-21) Study 7 THE DAY OF PENTECOST (Scripture Portion: Acts 2:1-21) Study 8 THE NECESSITY OF THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE (Scripture Portion: Galatians 5:1-26) Study 9 THE HINDRANCES TO A SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 5:1-33) Study 10 THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE (Scripture Portion: John 14:15-16)	Final Countdown Study 1 THE APOSTLE AND HIS LETTER (Scripture Portion: Colossians 1: 1-8) Study 2 PRAYING AND GIVING THANKS (Scripture Portion: Colossians 1: 9-14) Study 3 THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST (Scripture Portion: Colossians 1: 15-29) Study 4 THE PASTOR'S CONFLICT (Scripture Portions: Acts 11: 19-26; Colossians 2: 1-5) Study 5 RECEIVING AND WALKING IN CHRIST (Scripture Portions: Psalm 1 and Colossians 2: 6-10) Study 6 A CHAPTER ON HOLY LIVING (Scripture Portion: Colossians 3: 1-25) Study 7 JOHN MARK: HE TURNED BACK! (Scripture Portions: Acts 13: 1-13; 15: 36-41) Study 8 EPAPHRAS: AN EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW (Scripture Portion: 2 Corinthians 4: 1-12) Study 9 DEMAS: THE SNARE OF WORLDLINESS (Scripture Portion: 1 John 2: 15-29) Study 10 ARCHIPUS: FULFILLING OUR MINSTRY (Scripture Portion: 2 Timothy 2: 1-15)
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Growing in the Christian Life 

Study 2	FIRST STEPS IN THE NEW LIFE (Scripture Portion: Acts 9: 1-31)
Study 3	THE ONE THING NEEDED (Scripture Portion: Luke 10: 38-42)
Study 4	LIVING VICTORIOUSLY (Scripture Portion: Exodus 14: 1-14)
Study 5	GETTING INTO THE BIBLE (Scripture Portion: Acts 17: 1-12)
Study 6	UNDERSTANDING GOD'S WILL (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 5: 1-21)
Study 7	LEARNING TO PRAY (Scripture Portion: Luke 18: 1-43)
Study 8	OTHERS MAY, BUT YOU CANNOT (Scripture Portion: 2 Corinthians 6: 14 - 7:1)
Study 9	BY ALL MEANS SAVE SOME (Scripture Portion: 1 Corinthians 9: 1-27)
Study 10	THE CHRISTIAN GOES RIGHT ON (Scripture Portion: 2 Corinthians 5: 1-10)

Study 11	THE BIBLE: GOD'S MIRACLE BOOK (Scripture Portion: Psalm 119: 89-104)
Study 12	THE MEANING AND METHOD OF GOD'S SALVATION (Scripture Portion: 1 Peter 1: 1-12)
Study 13	THE GUARANTEE OF GOD'S KEEPING POWER (Scripture Portion: 1 Peter 1: 1-12)
Study 14	SOME THINGS THAT GOD PUTS FIRST (Scripture Portion: Matthew 6: 25-34)
Study 15	THE POWER OF PREVAILING PRAYER (Scripture Portion: James 5: 7-20)
Study 16	KNOWING AND DOING THE WILL OF GOD (Scripture Portion: Psalm 143: 1-12)
Study 17	HOW TO ENJOY THE BIBLE (Scripture Portion: Jeremiah 15: 15-21)
Study 18	THE REAL MEANING OF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (Scripture Portion: Philippians 1: 1-20)
Study 19	GOD'S PLAN FOR WORLD EVANGELISM (Scripture Portions: Matthew 28: 16-20; Mark 16: 15-20)
Study 20	THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE OUGHT TO BE (Scripture Portion: 2 Peter 3: 1-18)

Philippians

Study 1	GOD'S GREAT WORK IN US (Scripture Portion: Acts 16: 6-34)
Study 2	WHAT TO DO WITH THE GOSPEL (Scripture Portion: Philippians 1: 1-11)
Study 3	THE MINISTRY OF SUFFERING (Scripture Portion: Philippians 1: 22-30)
Study 4	HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST (Scripture Portion: Philippians 2: 1-13)
Study 5	PAUL'S SON IN THE FAITH (Scripture Portion: Philippians 2: 19-24)
Study 6	KNOWING THE LORD FULLY (Scripture Portion: Philippians 3: 1-11)
Study 7	THINGS BEHIND AND AHEAD (Scripture Portion: Philippians 3: 12-21)
Study 8	HEAVEN'S CURE FOR EARTH'S CARE (Scripture Portion: Philippians 4: 1-19)
Study 9	ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST (Scripture Portion: Philippians 4: 13-17)
Study 10	SAINTS IN STRANGE PLACES (Scripture Portion: Philippians 4: 19-23)

Growing On

Study 1	THE SECRET OF THE BLESSED LIFE (Key verse: Psalm 84: 12)
Study 2	BELONGING TO THE KING OF KINGS (Key verse: 1 Chronicles 12: 18)
Study 3	DOING WHATEVER HE SAYS (Key verse: John 2: 5)
Study 4	THE WONDER OF THE WORD (Key verses: Hebrews 4: 12)
Study 5	WHY, WHEN AND HOW TO PRAY (Key verse: Luke 18: 1)
Study 6	THE CONQUEST OF WORRY (Key verses: Isaiah 51: 12, 13)
Study 7	THE MARKS OF THE LORD JESUS (Key verse: Galatians 6: 17)
Study 8	WHAT WENT WRONG? (Key verse: Galatians 5: 7)
Study 9	FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT (Key verse: Acts 13: 52)
Study 10	GIVING HIM THE FOREMOST PLACE (Key verses: Colossians 1: 18)

Ephesians

Study 1	SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS IN CHRIST (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 1: 1-14)
Study 2	GOD'S PICTURE OF THE NATURAL MAN (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 2: 1-12)
Study 3	BROUGHT NEAR BY THE BLOOD OF CHRIST (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 2: 13-22)
Study 4	SEVEN TRUTHS ABOUT THE CHURCH (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 3: 1-12)
Study 5	LIVING WORTHILY! (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 4: 1-3 and 17-26)
Study 6	GIFTS FROM THE ASCENDED LORD (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 4: 4-16)
Study 7	SPIRITUAL INTOXICATION! (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 5: 1-21)
Study 8	THE CHRISTIAN'S RELATIONSHIPS (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 5: 22-33, and 6: 1-19)
Study 9	OUR ENEMY AND OUR WARFARE (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 6: 10-19)
Study 10	PRAYING ALWAYS WITH ALL PRAYER (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 6: 18-24)

1John

Study 1	GOD’S REMEDY FOR THE MALADY OF SIN (Scripture Portion: 1 John 1:1-10)
Study 2	FAMILY PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scripture Portion: 1 John 2:1-19)
Study 3	CLEAR TEACHING ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT (Scripture Portion: 1 John 2:20-29)
Study 4	FOUR THINGS ABOUT GOD’S CHILDREN! (Scripture Portion: 1 John 3:1-24)
Study 5	THE BIRTH-MARKS OF A CHILD OF GOD (Scripture Portion: 1 John 4:1-10)
Study 6	FIVE REASONS WHY JESUS CAME (Scripture Portion: 1 John 4:11-21)
Study 7	ETERNAL LIFE AND HOW TO GET IT (Scripture Portion: 1 John 5:1-13)
Study 8	GOD’S PLEDGE TO HEAR AND ANSWER PRAYER (Scripture Portion: 1 John 5:14-21)
Study 9	HOW TO QUALIFY FOR A FULL REWARD (Scripture Portion: 2 John 1-13)
Study 10	TWO GOOD EXAMPLES AND ONE BAD ONE (Scripture Portion: 3 John 1-14)

Knowing God

Study 1	ALL THIS, AND HEAVEN TOO! (Scripture Portion: Deuteronomy 11:7-25 KJV)
Study 2	SOME OF GOD'S PRIORITIES (Scripture Portion: Matthew 6:25-34)
Study 3	IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD? (Scripture Portion: Genesis 18:1-14)
Study 4	LIMITING THE HOLY ONE (Scripture Portion: Psalm 78:25-41)
Study 5	THE SEVEN-FOLD MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (Scripture Portion: Acts 13:1-13)
Study 6	GRACE SUFFICIENT FOR EVERY NEED (Scripture Portion: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10)
Study 7	A LESSON IN STEWARDSHIP (Scripture Portion: Acts 11:19-30)
Study 8	STANDING FOR THE TRUTH (Scripture Portion: The Letter of Jude)
Study 9	THE CHRISTIAN'S BLESSED HOPE (Scripture Portion: Titus 2:1-15)
Study 10	OUR HEAVENLY HOME (Scripture Portion: John 14:1-15)

1Peter

Study 1	SIMON PETER'S "PILGRIM'S PROGRESS" (Scripture Portions: 1 Peter 1:1-2; Acts 2:14, 22-36)
Study 2	AN APOSTLE’S GREAT HYMN OF PRAISE (Scripture Portions: 1 Peter 1:3-9; Psalm 103:1-12)
Study 3	AN URGENT APPEAL FOR HOLY LIVING (Scripture Portions: 1 Peter 1:15-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8)
Study 4	THE GREATNESS OF OUR REDEMPTION (Scripture Portions: 1 Peter 1:18-21; Job 19:25-27)
Study 5	PRIVILEGES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Scripture Portions: 1 Peter 1:23-25; 2:1-16)
Study 6	AN INSPIRED DESCRIPTION OF THE CHURCH (Scripture Portions: Matthew 16:13-20; 1 Peter 2:4-12)
Study 7	THE SHEPHERD AND OVERSEER OF OUR SOULS (Scripture Portions: 1 Peter 2:21-25; Psalm 23:1-6)
Study 8	SOME THINGS THAT HINDER PRAYER (Scripture Portion: 1 Peter 3:1-12)
Study 9	VICTORY IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING (Scripture Portion: 1 Peter 4:12-19)
Study 10	OUR GREAT ADVERSARY THE DEVIL (Scripture Portion: 1 Peter 5:1-11)

Things Hard To Understand

Study 1	CAN A BELIEVER FALL AWAY AND BE LOST (Scripture Portion: Romans 8: 28-29)
Study 2	OUR STANDING AND OUR STATE (Scripture Portion: Colossians 3: 1-17)
Study 3	THE TWO-FOLD NATURE OF EVERY BELIEVER (Scripture Portion: Romans 7: 15-25)
Study 4	THE UNPARDONABLE SIN (Scripture Portion: Matthew 12: 30-42)
Study 5	SUFFERING: MYSTERY OR MINISTRY (Scripture Portion: 1 Peter 1: 1-8)
Study 6	DOES GOD HEAL TODAY? (Scripture Portion: James 5: 10-20)
Study 7	WHAT IS GOD'S FUTURE PROGRAMME? (Scripture Portion: Isaiah 35: 1-10)
Study 8	WILL WE RECOGNISE ONE ANOTHER IN HEAVEN? (Scripture Portion: 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13)
Study 9	THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY (Scripture Portion: 1 Corinthians 15: 35-54)
Study 10	WILL CHRISTIANS BE JUDGED? (Scripture Portion: 1 Corinthians 3: 1-15)

Galatians

Study 1	INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTER (Scripture Portion: Galatians 1: 1-5)
Study 2	THE PURE DOCTRINE OF THE GOSPEL (Scripture Portion: Galatians 1: 6-12)
Study 3	THE MARKS OF A GOOD TESTIMONY (Scripture Portion: Galatians 1: 13-24)
Study 4	JUSTIFICATION: BY FAITH OR BY WORKS? (Scripture Portion: Romans 5: 1-11)
Study 5	THE CROSS IN GALATIANS (Scripture Portion: 1 Corinthians 1: 17-25)
Study 6	THE HOLY SPIRIT IN GALATIANS (Scripture Portion: Galatians 3: 1-29)
Study 7	WHEN, HOW AND WHY GOD SENT HIS SON (Scripture Portion: Galatians 4: 1-31)
Study 8	WHERE DID YOU GO WRONG? (Scripture Portion: Galatians 5: 1-15)
Study 9	THE SINFUL NATURE VERSUS THE SPIRIT (Scripture Portion: Galatians 5: 16-26)
Study 10	OUR PROGRAMME, PERIL AND PROSPECT (Scripture Portion: Galatians 6: 1-9)

Prophecy of the 2nd Coming

Study 1	THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPHECY
Study 2	THE PROMISE OF HIS COMING
Study 3	WRONG VIEWS OF THE SECOND ADVENT
Study 4	THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH
Study 5	SIGNS OF HIS COMING
Study 6	THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST
Study 7	THE GREAT TRIBULATION
Study 8	THE CHURCH AND THE TRIBULATION
Study 9	EARTH'S GOLDEN AGE
Study 10	PERHAPS TODAY!

Daniel

Study 1	DANIEL, A MAN GREATLY BELOVED (Scripture Portion: Daniel 1:1-21)
Study 2	A KING’S DREAM OF DESTINY (Scripture Portion: Daniel 2:1-30)
Study 3	HOW TO PRAY IN A TIME OF CRISIS (Scripture Portions: Daniel 2:14-23; 46-49)
Study 4	THERE IS A GOD IN HEAVEN (Scripture Portions: Psalm 91; Hebrews 1:1-14)
Study 5	THE BURNING FIERY FURNACE (Scripture Portion: Daniel 3:1-30)
Study 6	THE HANDWRITING ON THE WALL (Scripture Portion: Daniel 5: 1-31)
Study 7	DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN (Scripture Portion: Daniel 6:10-28)
Study 8	A CHAPTER TO SEND US TO OUR KNEES (Scripture Portions: Daniel 9:1-19; 10:1-21)
Study 9	DOING EXPLOITS FOR GOD (Scripture Portion: Daniel 11:30-45)
Study 10	SHINING AS THE STARS FOR EVER (Scripture Portion: Daniel 12:1-13)

James

Study 1	THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUAL MATURITY (Scripture Portion: James 1:1-4, 12)
Study 2	TRUE WISDOM AND HOW TO GET IT (Scripture Portion: James 1:5-8)
Study 3	ACCEPTING THE IMPLANTED WORD (Scripture Portion: James 1:18-25)
Study 4	RELIGION: THE TRUE AND THE FALSE (Scripture Portion: James 1:26-27) )
Study 5	FAITH THAT DOESN’T WORK IS DEAD! (Scripture Portion: James 2:14-26)
Study 6	THE RIGHT AND WRONG USE OF THE TONGUE (Scripture Portion: James 3:1-12)
Study 7	COMING NEAR TO GOD: PRECEPT AND PROMISE (Scripture Portion: James 4:8-12)
Study 8	UNLIMITED STORES OF GRACE (Scripture Portion: James 4:6-17)
Study 9	WAITING FOR THE LORD’S COMING (Scripture Portion: James 5:7-12)
Study 10	HEALING IN ANSWER TO PRAYER (Scripture Portion: James 5:13-16)
Study 11	THE SECRET OF EFFECTIVE PRAYER (Scripture Portion: James 5:16-18)
Study 12	GOING AFTER THE BACKSLIDER (Scripture Portions: James 5:19-20)

The Christian Worker

Study 1	THE WORKER’S PRIVILEGE Key-verse: “They were the potters who lived at Netaim and Gederah; they stayed there and worked for the king.” (1 Chronicles 4:23)
Study 2	THE WORKER’S COMMISSION Key-verse: “Son, go and work today in the vineyard.” (Matthew 21:28)
Study 3	THE WORKER’S POSTURE Key-verses: “David went in and sat before the Lord.” (1 Chronicles 17:16) “Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet.” (Luke 10:39)
Study 4	THE WORKER’S CONFESSION Key-verse: “But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people.” (Psalm 22:6)
Study 5	THE WORKER’S ZEAL Key-verses: “My soul followeth hard after thee.” (Psalm 63:8, KJV) “Never be lacking in zeal.” (Romans 12:11)
Study 6	THE WORKER’S CONFLICT Key-verse: “I want you to know how much I am struggling for you.” (Colossians 2:1)
Study 7	THE WORKER’S PERIL Key-verse: “But Jesus turned and rebuked them…” (Luke 9:55)
Study 8	THE WORKER’S MARKS Key-verse: “…for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.” (Galatians 6:17)
Study 9	THE WORKER’S VICTORY Key-verse: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” (Ephesians 6:10)
Study 10	THE WORKER’S CONFIDENCE Key-verse: “Whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” (Romans 14:8)
Study 11	THE WORKER’S ANOINTING Key-verse: “I shall be anointed with fresh oil.” (Psalm 92:10 KJV)
Study 12	THE WORKER’S LORD Key-verse: “Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all” (Acts 10:36)

Your Self-Identity

Study 1	CHRISTIANS (Scripture Portion: 1 Peter 4: 12-19.)
Study 2	SAINTS (Scripture Portion: Ephesians 1: 18-2:22.)
Study 3	SONS (Scripture Portion: 1 John 3: 1-10.)
Study 4	DISCIPLES (Scripture Portion: Luke 14: 26-35.)
Study 5	JEWELS (Scripture Portion: Malachi 3: 7-18, KJV)
Study 6	SERVANTS (Scripture Portion: Acts 20: 17-38.)
Study 7	STEWARDS (Scripture Portion: 1 Peter 4: 1-11.)
Study 8	WITNESSES (Scripture Portion: Acts 1: 1-11.)
Study 9	FRIENDS (Scripture Portion: John 15: 1-15.)
Study 10	AMBASSADORS (Scripture Portion: 2 Corinthians 5: 1-21.)

How To Win People To Christ

Study 1	OUR MARCHING ORDERS
Study 2	EVERY CHRISTIAN A SOUL-WINNER
Study 3	GETTING A PASSION FOR SOULS
Study 4	HOW, WHERE AND WHEN TO WIN SOULS
Study 5	HOW TO LEAD A SOUL TO CHRIST
Study 6	WINNING THE CHILDREN
Study 7	WINNING OUR LOVED ONES
Study 8	THE MASTER SOUL-WINNER
Study 9	THE SOUL-WINNER’S REWARD

1Thessalonians

Study 1	THE APOSTLE PAUL’S FIRST LETTERS (Scripture Portion: Acts 17:1-10.)
Study 2	THE CHURCH OF THE THESSALONIANS (Scripture Portion: 1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10.)
Study 3	PUT IN TRUST WITH THE GOSPEL (Scripture Portion: 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-12.)
Study 4	HOW TO RECEIVE THE WORD OF GOD (Scripture Portions: 1 Thessalonians 2: 13-20; Psalm 19: 7-11.)
Study 5	THE AFTER-CARE OF CONVERTS (Scripture Portion: 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-10.)
Study 6	INCREASING AND ABOUNDING IN LOVE (Scripture Portions: 1 Thessalonians 3: 11-13; 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13.)
Study 7	THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THESE LETTERS (Scripture Portions: John 14: 26; 15: 26-27; and 16: 7-15.)
Study 8	GOD’S CALL TO A HOLY LIFE (Scripture Portion: 1 Thessalonians 4: 1-12.)
Study 9	THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH (Scripture Portions: 1 Corinthians 15: 51-54; 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18.)
Study 10	DARK DAYS AHEAD! (Scripture Portions: 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11; 2 Thessalonians 1: 6-12; 2: 1-17.)
Study 11	SANCTIFIED AND PRESERVED BLAMELESS (Scripture Portion: 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-28.)
Study 12	FINALLY, BROTHERS! (Scripture Portion: 2 Thessalonians 3: 1-18.)

Final Encouragements

Study 1	APPOINTED AND ANOINTED FOR SERVICE (Study verses: Luke 4:18-19)
Study 2	A BOND-SLAVE OF CHRIST (Study verses: Exodus 21:1-6)
Study 3	JESUS AT HOME IN THE HEART (Study verse: Ephesians 3:17)
Study 4	SOLDIERS OF CHRIST, ARISE! (Study verses: Deuteronomy 20:1-10)
Study 5	THE EXCITEMENT OF GOING TO CHURCH (Study verses: John 20:19-25)
Study 6	ARE WE CONCERNED FOR LOST SOULS? (Study verses: Matthew 9:35-38)
Study 7	HOW TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP (Psalms 3:1-8 and 4:1-8)
Study 8	LUKE 11:13 - THEN AND NOW! (Study verses: Luke11:1-13)
Study 9	DOING WHAT WE CAN FOR JESUS (Study verses: Mark 14:1-9)
Study 10	DEFENDING THE FAITH IN DARK DAYS (Study verses: The Letter of Jude)
Study 11	HE’S COMING BACK TO TAKE US HOME! (Study verses: John 14:1-3)
Study 12	THE BENEDICTION IN NUMBERS 6:24-26 (Study verses: Numbers 6:24-26)

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